Even though I figure they’re not sending blood from WA to Queensland, I saw that local supplies in my blood type were low. So I dusted off my old donor profile and made a booking.
I fell out of the habit when kids and life stuff happened. I really should have gone back years ago. The process of donating blood is smooth and streamlined. I was in and out in under 30 minutes and back to my day.
I got to wait another month before eligible again. It was also shown that firefighters who donated regularly had lower levels of the forever chemicals we’re being warned about these days. My pathology lecturer recommended men donate regularly as we don’t have a periods which allow the ladies to lose a little blood on a regular basis naturally.
For fairly obvious reasons, this is not a variable I’ve ever considered when donating. Does it take you out for long? My body doesn’t even notice the 500ml. I literally walked from the donation centre back the office, got changed and rode straight home.
I was off colour for a few days before I got the iron tablets - severe lethargy and extreme brain fog. Couldn’t really formulate sentences quickly or coherently. Like I was laggy lol.
I felt much better after taking the iron tablets - it was just poor timing!
When Ive given blood before that, and it didn’t align with my period, I was fine too tbh
I’m not sure how long it would have taken if I didn’t take the tablets though
A friend in Queensland sent through this link: https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/blood-supply-levels
Even though I figure they’re not sending blood from WA to Queensland, I saw that local supplies in my blood type were low. So I dusted off my old donor profile and made a booking.
I fell out of the habit when kids and life stuff happened. I really should have gone back years ago. The process of donating blood is smooth and streamlined. I was in and out in under 30 minutes and back to my day.
Thanks for donating on behalf of those who can’t :) What snacks did you get?
A small bag of Kettle chips and a TimTam. They had a whole spread there, it was a lot fancier than the last time I donated.
That’s awesome!! You’ve helped someone out there who needs it mate!
I have mine booked for the 22nd due to the low supply for A+!
I got to wait another month before eligible again. It was also shown that firefighters who donated regularly had lower levels of the forever chemicals we’re being warned about these days. My pathology lecturer recommended men donate regularly as we don’t have a periods which allow the ladies to lose a little blood on a regular basis naturally.
Last time I gave blood, I got my period the next day and I was absolutely wrecked! Had to get some iron tablets to feel normal again!
Thanks for your donations bro! 😂💜
For fairly obvious reasons, this is not a variable I’ve ever considered when donating. Does it take you out for long? My body doesn’t even notice the 500ml. I literally walked from the donation centre back the office, got changed and rode straight home.
I was off colour for a few days before I got the iron tablets - severe lethargy and extreme brain fog. Couldn’t really formulate sentences quickly or coherently. Like I was laggy lol.
I felt much better after taking the iron tablets - it was just poor timing!
When Ive given blood before that, and it didn’t align with my period, I was fine too tbh
I’m not sure how long it would have taken if I didn’t take the tablets though